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Catholic mother denied vaccine exemption in New York

She had asked the U.S. Supreme Court for a temporary injunction so her son could start kindergarten as the fight continues in court.

U.S. bishops urge Supreme Court to rule against indefinite detention of noncitizens

The bishops argue that strong due process protections are consistent with American principles and good governance in accordance with Catholic teaching.

U.S. bishops urge Supreme Court to allow communities to regulate firearms under Second Amendment

The Supreme Court is set to consider whether or not Americans are permitted to possess AR-15 rifles and similar firearms.

Why St. Nicholas of Tolentino is the patron of souls in purgatory

For St. Nicholas of Tolentino, the Catholic imperative to pray for the dead was made very real to him when a deceased friend appeared to him asking for prayers.

Palm Beach Diocese says investigation showed priest committed sexual misconduct, abuse of power

The priest has been deemed “unsuitable for ministry” for the time being, the diocese said after an inquiry by a diocesan review board.

A doctor and a biologist in Spain embrace life as consecrated virgins

In a special rite, the women embraced a life of consecrated virginity for the sake of Christ and service to his Church.

Archbishop Coakley’s letter urges Trump to pause Haiti deportations

“As citizens of this great country, we have been entrusted with a tremendous moral responsibility, and this is true most of all for you as our head of state, Mr. President,” Coakley said.

Liechtenstein parliament backs abortion initiative, but prince has the last word

The tiny European principality’s hereditary prince has announced he will block the measure, setting up a constitutional standoff.

U.S. dioceses to receive tilma replicas for 500th anniversary of Marian apparitions at Tepeyac

Hoped-for fruits of the effort include the renewal of a Christocentric faith through Marian mediation and a network of Marian shrines as “privileged spaces for the rebirth of hope.”

‘No more ego lifting’: How one Catholic gym is putting God at the center of fitness

A Catholic gym is helping people transform their workouts into opportunities for prayer, discipline, and service.